Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMilpitas, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of work experience in a manufacturing or quality role.
Advanced knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and inspection methodologies.
Expertise in automotive quality management standards and processes.
Proficiency in applying IATF 16949 core tools, including Advanced Product Quality Planning, Statistical Process Control, Measurement System Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Production Part Approval Process.
Experience selecting and developing new suppliers and performing process audits to accepted industry standards, including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Certification as an ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or VDA 6.3 auditor.
Working experience with Jira and Confluence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including defining complex problem statements, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Product Development team to establish product and process control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components and assemblies.
Develop control plans with manufacturing partners to ensure product quality and zero defects.
Implement Advanced Product Quality Planning processes with suppliers from initial design through Production Part Approval Process submission and the start of mass production.
Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with automotive quality management processes.
Investigate supplier quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Establish inspection plans, design test methodologies, and qualify precision inspection tools and gauges.
Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize key process indicators.
Help select suitable suppliers with the commercial and technical capabilities to meet quality expectations and project timelines.

Desired Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt accreditation is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new challenges within a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Salary Range: 125800 to 170200 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About us:

Aeva is building the next generation of sensing and perception for autonomous vehicles and beyond. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join our core Quality team. You will have total ownership of supplier quality through the entire lifecycle, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization as well as product launch and ongoing business management.

What you will be doing

Collaborate with Product Development team to establish new product and process control standards for mechanical, optical, and electronic components and assemblies

Develop robust control plans with our manufacturing partners to ensure highest product quality and zero defects

Implement APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes with suppliers from the initial design stage through PPAP submission and start of mass production.

Perform supplier audits and site inspections to verify compliance with automotive quality management processes

Investigate supplier quality issues to determine root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions

Establish inspection plans, design new test methodologies and qualify precision inspection tools and gauges

Identify and lead improvement initiatives to optimize key process indicators

Help select suitable suppliers with the right commercial and technical capabilities to meet Aeva’s quality expectations and project timelines

What will you have

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical discipline

5+ years work experience in a manufacturing or quality role

Advanced knowledge of high-volume manufacturing processes and inspection methodologies

Expert in automotive quality management standards and processes

Proficient in applying IATF 16949 core tools including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

Self-starter who can manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to new challenges within a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to define complex problem statements, identify root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions

Excellent communication skills and team player with strong interpersonal skills

Experienced in selecting and developing new suppliers and performing process audits to accepted industry standards, i.e. ISO-9001, IATF-6949, VDA6.3

Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Certified ISO 9001, IATF-16949, or VDA6.3 Auditor

Working experience with Jira and Confluence

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt accredited is a plus

What’s in it for you

Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team

Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants

Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecards

Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

Aeva

4D LiDAR sensors with velocity detection

Aeva designs and sells perception sensors, focusing on 4D LiDAR that measures both the velocity and 3D position of objects. The sensors are built by integrating all core LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip, creating a compact, efficient module. This technology is applied across automated driving, industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, and security to improve safety, efficiency, and functionality of autonomous systems. Unlike many competitors that offer traditional 3D sensing, Aeva’s 4D capability provides richer environmental data that helps autonomous systems detect motion and position at once. The company’s business model centers on developing, producing, and selling these sensors to businesses, potentially partnering with other firms to integrate the tech into a wider range of products. Aeva’s goal is to advance autonomous capabilities by delivering practical, scalable sensing solutions that enhance perception and safety across multiple industries.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mountain View, CA
Founded: 2017

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